Little M: MWM's Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

MWM's Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

For scheduled activities contact the coordinator of any SIG listed here.
If you don't see anything in this list that interests you, start your own SIG! We encourage SIG coordinators to send us news and information about your groups.
MWM's SIGs Coordinator is Niklas Kylvag , (703) 464-8383. Please contact him for updates to this list.
* Denotes a national SIG. See the twice-yearly listing in the national Mensa Bulletin.

Bridge SIG Sheldon Hofferman,
703-323-1885 Friendly, party bridge on the "Teenth" Sunday of each month, accompanied by great food and great company. See the latest CAPM for details.

Circle Catherine Woytowicz,
(202) 994-5637 A haven for those highly accomplished in several diverse fields, an Exploratorium and stage for renaissance people.

Cruising SIG Jackie or David Friedlander,
703-255-0457 Sharing photos, memories, and timely tips from past cruises or enjoy planning your first/next cruise vacation. Enjoy lunch at a nice (but not expensive) eatery with a nautical setting.

EIEIO* David Shapiro,
(301) 699-8833 National SIG of Electricians, Inspectors, Engineers, and Interested Others.

Gourmensans Nancy & Paul Vogel,
(703) 823-6457 Monthly meeting at various novel, ethnic, and reasonably-priced restaurants.

Idea Sig Catherine Woytowicz,
(202) 994-5637 An intellectual free inquiry salon in the tradition of Inklings, the Anasazi, and the Manhatten Ptoject.

Investment & Speculation SIG* Ben Perchik,
(703) 620-4480 Sharing of info on investments, mainly stocks, funds, real estate, precious metals, collectibles, etc. assisted by an electronic LISTSERV format.

Listeners of Classical Music Ken Zabielski,
(703) 207-3037 Gather monthly and share LPs, tapes and CDs of classical music.

MWM_Currents SIG Online group, by and for Mensan members in the MWM area (including all Maryland), discussing issues and currents in events of our lives.

MWM.Org SIG Rawligh Sybrant,
301-774-2475 A group of MWM members interested in supporting and improving the MWM.ORG web site. Technical knowledge is appreciated, but not required.

Naturist* [Nudism / Naturism] SIG Jim Kay,
301-762-1477 Provides for an exchange of ideas and experiences while seeking to connect with other Naturist groups local to MWM.

Parapsychology SIG Stanley Korn,
(703) 521-4417 Investigation of psi phenomena, and the paranormal in general. Past meetings have included discussions of and speakers on the nature and operation of psi, sharing psychic experiences and talents, and exercises to develop and demonstrate psychic ability.

Patrick O'Brian SIG* Susan Wenger,
(301) 948-1122 For all those who love his 19th Century sea stories.

Pizza SIG Kevin McCall,
(703) 243-1712 Very informal, first Tuesday of the month, no-RSVP-required dinner buffet event at Joe's Pizza and Pasta in Arlington, VA.

Science SIG Michael Hendrickson,
(703) 521-2265 Discuss the latest science news and issues and even some that aren't so new. Meets on the third Wednesday of the month in the Food Court at the Ballston Common Mall.

Theatre SIG Leslie Horne,
301-441-4636 For fans of local theatre and other live entertainment in/around DC. Join our Yahoo email group for updates.

Urban Dining SIG Leslie Horne,
301-441-4636 Small group (usually 8 or fewer) dining at an upscale but casual urban restaurant or cafe.

YSM [Young Single Mensans] Catherine Woytowicz,
(202) 994-5637 Catering to the under 40 set but open to anyone interested. YSM seeks out fun in and around DC. Late breaking events are advertised in a weekly email.

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Bridge SIG	Sheldon Hofferman, 703-323-1885	Friendly, party bridge on the "Teenth" Sunday of each month, accompanied by great food and great company. See the latest CAPM for details.
Circle	Catherine Woytowicz, (202) 994-5637	A haven for those highly accomplished in several diverse fields, an Exploratorium and stage for renaissance people.
Cruising SIG	Jackie or David Friedlander, 703-255-0457	Sharing photos, memories, and timely tips from past cruises or enjoy planning your first/next cruise vacation. Enjoy lunch at a nice (but not expensive) eatery with a nautical setting.
EIEIO*	David Shapiro, (301) 699-8833	National SIG of Electricians, Inspectors, Engineers, and Interested Others.
Gourmensans	Nancy & Paul Vogel, (703) 823-6457	Monthly meeting at various novel, ethnic, and reasonably-priced restaurants.
Idea Sig	Catherine Woytowicz, (202) 994-5637	An intellectual free inquiry salon in the tradition of Inklings, the Anasazi, and the Manhatten Ptoject.
Investment & Speculation SIG*	Ben Perchik, (703) 620-4480	Sharing of info on investments, mainly stocks, funds, real estate, precious metals, collectibles, etc. assisted by an electronic LISTSERV format.
Listeners of Classical Music	Ken Zabielski, (703) 207-3037	Gather monthly and share LPs, tapes and CDs of classical music.
MWM_Currents SIG		Online group, by and for Mensan members in the MWM area (including all Maryland), discussing issues and currents in events of our lives.
MWM.Org SIG	Rawligh Sybrant, 301-774-2475	A group of MWM members interested in supporting and improving the MWM.ORG web site. Technical knowledge is appreciated, but not required.
Naturist* [Nudism / Naturism] SIG	Jim Kay, 301-762-1477	Provides for an exchange of ideas and experiences while seeking to connect with other Naturist groups local to MWM.
Parapsychology SIG	Stanley Korn, (703) 521-4417	Investigation of psi phenomena, and the paranormal in general. Past meetings have included discussions of and speakers on the nature and operation of psi, sharing psychic experiences and talents, and exercises to develop and demonstrate psychic ability.
Patrick O'Brian SIG*	Susan Wenger, (301) 948-1122	For all those who love his 19th Century sea stories.
Pizza SIG	Kevin McCall, (703) 243-1712	Very informal, first Tuesday of the month, no-RSVP-required dinner buffet event at Joe's Pizza and Pasta in Arlington, VA.
Science SIG	Michael Hendrickson, (703) 521-2265	Discuss the latest science news and issues and even some that aren't so new. Meets on the third Wednesday of the month in the Food Court at the Ballston Common Mall.
Theatre SIG	Leslie Horne, 301-441-4636	For fans of local theatre and other live entertainment in/around DC. Join our Yahoo email group for updates.
Urban Dining SIG	Leslie Horne, 301-441-4636	Small group (usually 8 or fewer) dining at an upscale but casual urban restaurant or cafe.
YSM [Young Single Mensans]	Catherine Woytowicz, (202) 994-5637	Catering to the under 40 set but open to anyone interested. YSM seeks out fun in and around DC. Late breaking events are advertised in a weekly email.